September 16, 2018 HOLY FAMILY PARISH HOLY FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT To celebrate, live, nurture and pass on the Catholic faith ST JOSEPH CHURCH Fort Madison, IA 52627 Montrose, IA 52639 Sacred Heart Ss Mary and Joseph 508 Cedar Street 2217 Avenue I 410 11th Street The word "catechesis" means "to echo" Literally, we are to echo the good news of Jesus Christ to the world This is not a suggestion; it is a command of our Lord Some people are called and set apart in our communities as catechists, those formally trained and charged with passing on the Gospel to children and adults, inside and outside of our communities On Catechetical Sunday, we acknowledge them and remind ourselves of the need for formation and growth in all of us To be a catechist is a privileged calling, and today be sure to say "thank you" to one in your community However, it would be wrong on this day to only look to those bearing the NAME of catechist for an echoing of good news ALL of us are called to echo and share the Gospel message Parents are the first and primary catechists in a child's life We also are important catechists in the lives of our coworkers, our spouses, our relatives, and our friends Some say catechesis begins in the home, and while that is true, it carries with it a parent/child connotation Where does catechesis really begin? It begins in the HEART This year on Catechetical Sunday, may your heart be moved to motivate you to share with others the good news of Jesus Christ
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 September 16, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOSEPH Dear Friends, This Sunday s Gospel invites us to look at Peter s life and see what kind of Peter we are as we try to live our call to be disciples of the Lord One time Peter walked on water towards Jesus As he lost his focus, he began to drown In today s Gospel, Peter tried to stop the Lord from accomplishing the will of the Father, thus aligning himself with the devil That is why Jesus called him Satan Then, Peter publically denied Christ three times Yet, Peter allowed his life to be changed by Christ He had changed and dedicated his life to the Lord to proclaim the Good News to the ends of the world In Rome, Peter was condemned to be crucified Tradition tells us that when he was brought to the place of crucifixion, where the Basilica of St Peter stands now, he asked to be crucified head down because he did not deserve to be crucified like his Lord It is true that Peter had been weak He had failed Weakness and failure have been part of the reality of our Church, from the beginning to the present time This includes the weakness and failure among her ordained leaders and laity However, they are not the final word Love is Love is the most living thing of all because Love is of God With that in mind, I would like to invite you to think about joining Christ Our Life conference, taking place in Des Moines on September 29 & 30 See next column for more info Secondly, let us join the Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost led by the Diocese of Davenport To prepare for the Vision, we are invited to join the reflection on The Joy of the Gospel, the first apostolic exhortation written by Pope Francis The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus For more info on the reflection, check the bulletin We are called upon to follow Christ, to embrace our faith, to share our faith, and, when it is needed, to suffer for our faith When we keep our eyes focused on the Lord, we can walk on water or live an authentic Catholic life as Peter did Trust in God for He will give us the gift of faith so that we might choose God and have life, the eternal life Peace and Joy in the Lord CHRIST OUR LIFE LAST CHANCE!! If you attend the Christ Our Life conference, you ll have the opportunity to hear world-class speakers, celebrate Mass among many thousands, attend Reconciliation, visit Jesus in Adoration, fill your spirit with music and feel your soul rejoice! There will also be a wide selection of vendors selling all things Catholic The conference is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th, and Sunday, September 30th, at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Doors open both days at 7:00 am Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults, for the entire weekend They are available at the parish office or through Donna Gengenbacher, 372-1318 You don t want to miss this great opportunity!
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 September 16, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday September 15 Sunday September 16 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH 5:30 PM@ SH Jerry Burton Marcella Rabe Eileen & Mark McCannon For the Parishioners William Scully Monday September 17 5:30 PM @ SH Joan Schumaker Vigil of the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St Robert Bellarmine Isaiah 50:5-9a James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35 Isaiah 50:5-9a James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33 Luke 7:1-10 Tuesday September 18 8:00 AM @ SH Julia & Ralph Peterschmidt Weekday 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a Luke 7:11-17 Wednesday September 19 8:00 AM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM Stan & Mary Abolt Family Bill Hocker St Januarius 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13 Luke 7:31-35 Thursday September 20 8:00 AM @ SH 11:00 AM @ K Ron Fullenkamp Audrey Clingman Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 7:36-50 Friday September 21 8:00 AM @ SH Eucharistic Adoration Carl & Bill Menke St Matthew Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 Matthew 9:9-13 Saturday September 22 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM James & Robert St Clair David Kokjohn Vigil of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 James 3:16--4:3 Mark 9:30-37 Sunday September 23 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH 5:30 PM@ SM-WP Dean Forquer For the Parishioners Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 James 3:16--4:3 Mark 9:30-37 DATE TIME September 22 4:00 PM September 23 8:30 AM MINISTRY NAME NAME NAME September 23 10:30 AM Euch Min Host Lynn Meierotto Willard Garmoe Marilyn Brinkschroeder Euch Min Host Judy Stuecker Margie Garmoe Rich Kokjohn Euch Min Host Bob Reding Dawn Bessine Katherine Scoville Euch Min Cup Dick Pieper Charles Holmes Judy Sugars Euch Min Cup Karen Pieper Karen Heinrich Marvin Wellman Lectors Larry Holtkamp Paulette Schrepfer Amy Merschman Lectors Anita Garcia Servers Carlee Todd Nicholas Fullenkamp Quentin Schneider Servers Joe Peitz Noe Trejo Raquel Schneider Gift Bearers Fred & Barb Otte Mike & Kathy Pence Matt Abel Family Ministers of Hospitality Ministers of Hospitality Rick Larkin Tommy Gutcher Rebecca Wright Tiffany Yard Luke Booten Mike & Anita Helling Joe Harmon Phillip & Anita Westfall Charlene Sallen Suzanne Wenke Dennis Pollpeter Glenda Jackson Scrip Workers Rita Holtkamp Jill Stull & Beth Wells Sara Mueller SH SM SJM K TM SM-WP MASS LOCATION KEY Sacred Heart Ss Mary & Joseph St Joseph, Montrose The Kensington The Madison St Mary, West Point CARE OF THE SICK September 23, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Ted Schneider KENSINGTON - Joyce Kutscher
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 September 16, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, September 22, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Barb Schau Diane Rempe Diane Burgess Kent Dobson Joan Hunold STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE September 8, 2018 Envelopes $65500 Offertory $4400 Catholic University $200 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $70100 THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL REFLECTION & STUDY The six-week reflection and study on Pope Francis The Joy of the Gospel is beginning this Monday, September 17th and going through October 22nd For your convenience, we are having three sessions each week: Mondays and Thursdays, at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM, all at McAleer Hall You can attend any of the sessions, or switch around if your schedule needs it The material will be the same All members of our faith family are encouraged to make time and attend the study and reflection on the Pope s document, preparing for the next sessions of Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost Please feel free to attend any of the sessions THIS WEEK S EVENTS/MEETINGS Parish Council Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 6:00 pm @ McAleer Hall RCIA Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 pm @ McAleer Hall Prayer Shawl Wednesday, September 19, 10:00 am @ Parish Office Religious Education Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 pm @ McAleer Hall Grief Support Thursday, September 20, 10:00 am @ McAleer Hall Rosary @ The Madison Care Center Thursday, September 20, 3:15 pm @ TM Eucharistic Adoration Friday, September 21, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm @ SH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE SUNDAY, September 9, 2018 Regular Envelopes $8,09350 Electronic Giving $89000 Offertory $47325 Children s Envelopes $700 Restricted Gifts $16000 HTC Schools $38500 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $10,00875 Also received: Votives - $86; Brown Bag - $5; Catholic University - $327 Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude ANOTHER WAY TO GIVE Do you own an IRA or another qualified retirement plan? Are you required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA this year? Are you looking for a tax-wise strategy to make a gift to support the Diocese? If so, please consider making an IRA charitable rollover gift At your direction, the custodian or trustee of your IRA can transfer money from your IRA directly to the Diocese of Davenport If you would like to discuss this gift option further, your accountant would be a good resource and can assist you in setting this up McALEER HALL The Parish Council will be discussing plans to maximize future use of McAleer Hall If you would be interested in learning more, please plan on attending the upcoming Parish Council meeting scheduled for this Tuesday, September 18th, at 6:00 pm @ McAleer Hall
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 September 16, 2018 ST BONIFACE ANNUAL FALL DINNER St Boniface will be having their annual Fall dinner on Sunday, September 16th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Harmony High School (six miles North of Farmington, IA on J40) Roast pork, turkey and lamb will be served Dinners for adults are $12, children under the age of 10 are $5, and children four and younger are free There will also be: silent auction, theme baskets, cakewalk, raffle, door prizes, bazaar, bake sale, and white elephant The school is air-conditioned ST ALPHONSUS AUTUMN FESTIVAL St Alphonsus, in Mt Pleasant, will be having their annual Autumn Festival on Sunday, September 16th, in Manning Hall There will be a full roast beef dinner served between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm Cost is 11 y/o - adult: $10; 6-10: $5; with 5 and under eating for free There will also be silent auction tables, Country Corner goodies, 50/50 raffle, and Golden Ticket! The live auction will begin at 1:00 pm GETHSEMANE CEMETERY Gethsemane Cemetery will be closed to traffic starting around the first part of October The circular drive surrounding the altar will be replaced with new concrete All work will take approximately two weeks, weather permitting RIGHT TO LIFE The next meeting of the North Lee County Right to Life group will be this Monday, September 17th, at 3:30 pm at the Columbus Club Everyone is welcome and invited to come DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA The Fatima statue will be hosted by the Kensington from Monday, September 17th - Friday, September 21st The rosary will be prayed at 4:00 pm The Kensington is located at 2210 Avenue H Everyone is invited to come and pray the rosary as a faith community If you are interested in hosting the Fatima Statue, please call Sue Dunlay at 470-9464 PASTORAL & OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION Rev Joseph PV Phung, Pastor, phungj@diodavorg Rev Mark Spring, Parochial Vicar, springm@diodavorg Rev Mr Robert Gengenbacher, Deacon Rev Dr Ronald Stein, Deacon Rev Mr David Sallen, Deacon Sr Peggy Duffy, Min of Care, Faith Form, (319) 372-2068 Alicia Lundstrom, Youth Coordinator Anita Helling, Business Manager Danelle Peitz, Secretary Mass Times: Saturday, 4:00 pm @ Sacred Heart 5:30 pm @ St Joseph in Montrose Sunday, 8:30 am @ Sacred Heart 10:30 am @ Sacred Heart 5:30 pm @ Sacred Heart, 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month Daily, Monday @ 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday @ 8:00 am Wednesday, 5:30 pm @ St Joseph, Montrose Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:15 pm @ Sacred Heart Sunday: 7:45 am @ Sacred Heart 9:45 am @ Sacred Heart or by appointment with a priest Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am-3:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am Noon Office Phone: (319) 372-2127 Office E-Mail: fortmadholyfamily@diodavorg Office Web Page: wwwfortmadisoncatholiccommunitycom Flocknote: Flocknotecom/fmcatholic Facebook: Fort Madison Holy Family Parish FORMED: formedorg; Parish Access Code: RAXJWJ PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to put someone on the Holy Family Parish Prayer Chain, please call one of the contacts with a first name or intention (healing, job, etc) and they will gladly send it out on the chain Diana Menke - (319) 372-2559 Linda Senf - (319) 463-7752 Carol Foehring - (319) 372-7759 SYMPATHY Holy Family Parish would like to express our sympathy to Jane Kowzan, and family, on the death of her brother, Joe Presswood May his soul rest in peace
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 September 16, 2018 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend to rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day Take time to rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive by signing up today to attend one of the upcoming weekends Scheduled weekends are: October 19th - 21st in Marathon, WI; and November 2nd - 4th in Coralville, IA Early registration is highly recommended For more information visit our website at: iowawwmeorg or call 563-608-3305 or email: JLJwwme08@Gmailcom DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS Saturdays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Sundays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CATHOLIC RADIO STATION To learn more about your Catholic faith, tune into KDME, 983 FM in Fort Madison and 977 FM in outlying areas These stations are your Truth and Life Catholic radio stations VICTIM ASSISTANCE To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; vac@diodavorg or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004 CRUSADER S CORNER Yeehaw! Holy Trinity Catholic is extremely grateful for all of our Tri -State Rodeo volunteers The great response and hard work of our volunteers is a testament to the devotion of our families and our communities It really is a blessing to have our local Catholic school families come together in our shared commitment of faith in education All of this effort goes a long way in keeping our tuition costs low Prior to lowering the flag to half mast on 9/11, the Holy Trinity Catholic Junior High Choir sang "The National Anthem" to honor and remember the lives lost 17 years ago We pray for peace in our world HTC All School Mass will be on Wednesday, Oct 3 at 8:45 am - St Mary of the Assumption in West Point, IA All parishioners are invited to join in the Mass It is a wonderful opportunity to see our HTC students in grades kindergarten - 12th coming together in prayer Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: wwwholytrinityschoolsorg